Todd Bloom
Todd Bloom ran for election for the Position 2 judge of the Washington Supreme Court. He lost in the primary on August 6, 2024.
Biography
Bloom has spent the majority of his career (1989-2002; 2013-present) in the financial services, energy, and real estate industries. He has been both a financial executive and an attorney, and he worked in accounting for more than ten years with a wide range of public and private clients. Bloom is also a military veteran and a former active duty officer in the United States Navy, serving from 2002 to 2013. He has been a member of the U.S. Navy Reserve since 2013, and previously served as a reserve officer from 1997 until 2002 and again from 2013 to 2018.[1]
Bloom received a B.A. in economics from Simpson College and an M.A. in national security and strategic studies from the United States Naval War College. While studying at Tulane University on an A.B. Freeman Fellowship, he received both a J.D. and an M.B.A. He then obtained an LL.M. (Master of Laws) degree from the University of Washington, specializing in taxation.[1]
Bloom also has a certificate in logistics and technology from the Institute for Defense and Business at the University of North Carolina and a diploma from the College of Naval Command and Staff. He is a Certified Public Accountant (CPA), a Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA), and a Certified Financial Planner (CFP), as well as an attorney with the Louisiana State Bar Association.[1] He has been affiliated with the Washington State Bar Association.
Elections
2024
See also: Washington Supreme Court elections, 2024
General election
General election for Washington State Supreme Court Position 2
Sal Mungia defeated Dave Larson in the general election for Washington State Supreme Court Position 2 on November 5, 2024.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ |  | Sal Mungia (Nonpartisan)  | 50.1 | 1,644,253 |
 | Dave Larson (Nonpartisan) | 49.4 | 1,624,309 | |
| Other/Write-in votes | 0.5 | 16,654 | ||
| Total votes: 3,285,216 | |||
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Nonpartisan primary election
Nonpartisan primary for Washington State Supreme Court Position 2
Sal Mungia and Dave Larson defeated Todd Bloom and David Shelvey in the primary for Washington State Supreme Court Position 2 on August 6, 2024.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Sal Mungia (Nonpartisan) | 43.4 | 762,797 |
| ✔ | | Dave Larson (Nonpartisan) | 36.4 | 640,116 |
 | Todd Bloom (Nonpartisan) | 16.3 | 286,298 | |
 | David Shelvey (Nonpartisan) | 3.4 | 59,676 | |
| Other/Write-in votes | 0.4 | 7,347 | ||
| Total votes: 1,756,234 | |||
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Withdrawn or disqualified candidates
- Michelle Adams (Nonpartisan)
Campaign finance
Endorsements
Ballotpedia did not identify endorsements for Bloom in this election.
2022
See also: Washington's 6th Congressional District election, 2022
General election
General election for U.S. House Washington District 6
Incumbent Derek Kilmer defeated Elizabeth Kreiselmaier in the general election for U.S. House Washington District 6 on November 8, 2022.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ |  | Derek Kilmer (D) | 60.0 | 208,710 |
 | Elizabeth Kreiselmaier (R) | 39.9 | 138,754 | |
| Other/Write-in votes | 0.1 | 409 | ||
| Total votes: 347,873 | |||
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Nonpartisan primary election
Nonpartisan primary for U.S. House Washington District 6
The following candidates ran in the primary for U.S. House Washington District 6 on August 2, 2022.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Derek Kilmer (D) | 50.4 | 115,725 |
| ✔ | | Elizabeth Kreiselmaier (R) | 23.8 | 54,621 |
| Todd Bloom (R) | 10.5 | 24,036 | |
 | Rebecca Parson (D) | 9.4 | 21,523 | |
 | Chris Binns (R) | 4.8 | 11,074 | |
| Tom Triggs (Independent) | 1.2 | 2,674 | ||
| Other/Write-in votes | 0.1 | 125 | ||
| Total votes: 229,778 | |||
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2016
Heading into the election, Ballotpedia rated this race as safely Democratic. Incumbent Derek Kilmer (D) defeated Todd Bloom (R) in the general election on November 8, 2016. Kilmer and Bloom defeated Paul Nuchims (D), Stephan Andrew Brodhead (R), Tyler Myles Vega (G), and Mike Coverdale (I) in the top-two primary on August 2, 2016.[2][3]
| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic |  Derek Kilmer Incumbent |
61.5% | 201,718 | |
| Republican | Todd Bloom | 38.5% | 126,116 | |
| Total Votes | 327,834 | |||
| Source: Washington Secretary of State | ||||
| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic |
Derek Kilmer Incumbent |
58.4% | 87,311 | |
| Republican | Todd Bloom |
24.5% | 36,659 | |
| Republican | Stephan Andrew Brodhead | 8.2% | 12,269 | |
| Independent | Mike Coverdale | 4.8% | 7,223 | |
| Democratic | Paul Nuchims | 2.2% | 3,318 | |
| Green | Tyler Myles Vega | 1.9% | 2,803 | |
| Total Votes | 149,583 | |||
| Source: Washington Secretary of State |
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Campaign themes
2024
Ballotpedia survey responses
See also: Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection
Todd Bloom did not complete Ballotpedia's 2024 Candidate Connection survey.
Candidate statement
Bloom provided the following candidate statement for the Washington State voter guide:
| “ |
Washingtonians deserve a judiciary that is independent, impartial, and objective; that treats all who come before it with dignity, respect and courtesy. The Supreme Court should lead the lower courts, and officers of the court, in upholding these values. We should seek honesty, integrity, intellectual curiosity and fairness in our judges and judicial candidates. As a member of the Washington State Bar Association Board of Governors, I was encouraged to run for Supreme Court Justice. I believe others saw these qualities in me. Having done farm work and bussed tables in my youth, and having been commissioned from the ranks of enlisted sailors, I understand the dignity of hard work and sacrifice. I've worked alongside people from all walks of life. After 9/11, I was called from the Reserve to active duty, and served for over ten years. Putting my career on hold and leaving my wife and children to deploy to the Persian Gulf was challenging, even before considering the usual hazards of arduous sea duty. The skill sets I have developed through addressing complex situations and collaborating on solutions, along with my demonstrated honor, courage and commitment, will help me ensure the integrity and independence of our Judiciary. [4] |
” |
| —Todd Bloom (2024)[5] | ||
2022
Todd Bloom did not complete Ballotpedia's 2022 Candidate Connection survey.
2016
Bloom sent the following statements to Ballotpedia on July 7, 2016, regarding his political philosophy:[1]
Fiscal and economic policy
- "I am a fiscal conservative. I believe that current policies have been a drag on economic growth and prosperity for the American people. As someone who has spent a great deal of my career in tax and financial services, I believe that I can be instrumental in shaping tax and regulatory reforms that will stimulate economic growth and job creation."
Foreign policy and national security
- "As a former military officer (current Reserve officer) and veteran, I am also concerned with national security. As a nation, I do not believe that we are more secure--that we face many threats, not least of which is the "irregular" threat of terrorism and jihadist-inspired domestic attack. As an active-duty officer who served in OEF/OIF and one who has studied strategy and policy at the Naval War College, I can bring these strengths to congressional deliberations and our national debates on the way forward to a more secure future."
Constitutional rights and civil liberties
- "I have a deep and abiding respect and reverence for our constitution. I will zealously guard our liberties and protect our constitutionally guaranteed rights."
Campaign finance summary
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See also
2024 Elections
External links
Footnotes
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 1.3 Information submitted through Ballotpedia's biographical submission form on July 7, 2016
- ↑ Washington Secretary of State, "Unofficial List of Candidates in Ballot Order," accessed May 23, 2016
- ↑ Politico, "Washington House Primaries Results," August 2, 2016
- ↑ Note: This text is quoted verbatim from the original source. Any inconsistencies are attributable to the original source.
- ↑ VoteWA.gov, “Todd A. Bloom,” accessed July 22, 2024
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